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• The Bodega | Friday, July 21, Friday, Aug. 25 | 5-9 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field, 917 E. Mifflin St., Madison | Free | Shop a phenomenal lineup of local vendors offering anything from unique maple syrup to handmade jewelry, unique antiques, fresh micro-greens, one-of-a-kind artwork, and everything in between.*
• Madison Mallards vs. Green Bay | Friday, July 21 | 6:35 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N Sherman Ave, Madison | $6.08 | The Mallards plan on ending the night with a bang at the Duck Pond.*

• Food Cart Pop-up | Friday, July 21 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Vilas Beach Park, 1501 Vilas Park Dr., Madison | Cost of purchase | Kona Ice will be at Vilas Park to help you beat the heat this weekend.
• Badger Meet-Ups | Friday, July 21 | 1-4 p.m. | One Alumni Place, 650 N. Lake St., Madison | Free | Stop by to share your UW pride with fellow alumni.

• Adoptable Cat Meet and Greet | Saturday, July 22 | 1:30-4 p.m. | Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave., Middleton | Free | Meet your new best friend.
• Summer Kick Back | Saturday, July 22 | 2-7 p.m. | Penn Park, 2101 Fisher St., Madison | Free | Stop by Urban Triage’s 3rd Annual summer celebration of culture and community.
• Madison Mallards vs. Lakeshore | Sunday, July 23 | 4:05 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N Sherman Ave, Madison | $6.08 | Fans can expect food, music, dancers, and all things Latino at tonight’s game.*

• Ladies Must Swing | Monday, July 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Dance along to this ladies-only jazz band at the Warner Park Concert Series.
• Lake Monona Waterfront Plan Update | Monday, July 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr., Madison | Free | The Sasaki design team will present proposed revisions to their lakeshore plan based on community feedback.

• Starting today, Goodman Pool will be closed to the public until Monday, July 31 for the All-City Swim Meet. During the closure, Vilas and Warner beaches will have lifeguard service from Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, July 30.

• The University Bay Drive pedestrian/bike bridge is now open on Madison’s west side. Part of the University Avenue construction project, it addresses safety concerns for non-drivers. Madison Bikes is now advocating for improvement in other areas such as John Nolen Drive. (NBC 15)

• The Community Development Authority is seeking public input for the Metro Transfer Station redevelopment. The plan includes a mix of residential, commercial, and city buildings with construction starting late 2025. Check out the full recording of the most recent meeting. (Channel 3000)

• The Parks Commission made the decision to allow leashed and licensed dogs in most general parks, reflecting a shift in community attitudes. This is the most dog-friendly update in the city’s history since strict ordinances dating back 50 years were loosened in 2015. (Cap Times)

• Participate in the Summer at the Storm Drains contest by taking selfies at any of Dane County’s storm drain murals. Participants have a chance to win prizes like rain barrels, consultations with a City stormwater engineer, or gift cards to local lakeside establishments. The contest runs Monday July 24-Sunday, Aug. 6.

• South Madison’s Labor Temple grounds — 1602 S. Park St. — will host the Park Street Music Fest on Saturday, Aug. 5., This free outdoor live music event will host a variety of artists, a 5k, and even health screenings for attendees. (Madison 365)

• Hear this: The world’s first hearing aids featuring dual processing — and backed by cutting-edge German technology — were just unveiled by Hear.com. Transform your hearing with a 45-day, no-risk trial and join the 385,000+ customers hearing with double the power and double the clarity.*

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